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teries out of reach of children. Immediately

seek medical help if there is any suspicion

that a battery or button cell has been swal-

lowed or is located in any part of the body.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

Overview

For further information:

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

Vehicle key

General

The delivery specification includes two vehicle

keys, each containing an integrated key.

Buttons on the vehicle key.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery.

Icon

Meaning

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for the button functions.

Unlock.

Lock.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-

tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.

Pre-conditioning, see page 314.

To provide information on maintenance re-

quirement, the service data is saved in the ve-

hicle key.

Open/close the luggage compart-

ment.

To prevent the vehicle key from being locked

in, take it with you whenever you leave the

vehicle.

Function adjustable:

Home lights, see page 180.

Open/close the luggage compart-

ment.

Safety information

Additional vehicle keys

WARNING

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

The vehicle key has a button cell battery.

Batteries or button cells can be swallowed

and lead to serious or fatal injuries within two

hours, for example due to internal burns or

chemical burns. There is a danger of injury or

danger to life. Keep the vehicle key and bat-

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Loss of vehicle keys

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-

placed by an authorised Service Partner or an-

other qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

If a BMW ID or driver profile has been assigned

to the lost vehicle key, the connection to this

vehicle key must be deleted. A new vehicle key

can then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver

profile.

Replacing the battery

2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-

cle key to the side.

NOTICE

Unsuitable batteries in a battery-operated

device can damage the device. There is a

risk of material damage. Always replace the

discharged battery with a battery with the

same voltage, the same size and the same

specification.

3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-

ing.

4. Insert a type CR 2032 3V battery with the

positive terminal facing down.

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5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle

key.

Removing the integrated key

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.

Dispose of old batteries with an author-

ised Service Partner, another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist work-

shop, or hand them in to an authorised collec-

tion point.

2. Slide out the integrated key at the open

side of the vehicle key.

Integrated key

General

The integrated key enables the vehicle to be

unlocked and locked without the vehicle key.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key fits the glove compartment.

3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

Safety information

Unlocking/locking via the door lock

1. Pull the door handle outwards with one

hand and hold it.

WARNING

With some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside requires specific knowl-

edge.

There is a danger of injury or danger to life

if persons remain in the vehicle for extended

periods and are exposed to extreme temper-

atures as a result. Do not lock the vehicle

from the outside when there is someone in-

side it.

2. Slide one finger of your other hand under

the cover cap from behind and press the

cover outwards.

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Support the cover cap with your thumb to

stop it falling out of the door handle.

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

3. Remove the cover cap.

Drive-ready state cannot be switched on if the

vehicle key is not detected.

4. Unlock or lock the door lock with the

integrated key.

If this happens, proceed as follows:

1. Hold the rear side of the vehicle key against

the mark on the steering column. Pay at-

tention to the display in the instrument

cluster.

2.

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If the vehicle key is detected:

Switch on drive-ready state within

10 seconds.

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If the vehicle key is not detected:

The other doors must be unlocked using the

central locking system button or manually from

the inside.

Slightly change the position of the vehi-

cle key and repeat the procedure.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is shown where ap-

plicable.

Alarm system

If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-

tem is triggered when the door is opened.

It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the

vehicle key in some circumstances, including

the following:

In this case, use the emergency detection of

the vehicle key to switch off the alarm.

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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key

via the door lock, the alarm system is not acti-

vated.

Disruption of the radio link by transmis-

sion masts or other equipment transmitting

powerful signals.

▷

Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob-

jects.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metallic objects.

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Disruption of the radio link by mobile

phones or other electronic devices in the

immediate vicinity of the vehicle key.

WARNING

Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle

can set the vehicle in motion and endanger

themselves or other road users, for example

by the following actions:

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with electronic devices.

▷

Interference with the radio transmission

caused by the charging process of mobile

devices, for example a mobile phone.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

The vehicle key is located in the immediate

vicinity of the wireless charging tray.

Opening and closing doors or windows.

Engaging selector lever position N.

Operating vehicle equipment.

Place the vehicle key somewhere else.

If there is a malfunction, the vehicle can be

unlocked and locked from the outside with the

integrated key. Use the emergency detection

of the vehicle key to turn on the drive-ready

state.

There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not

leave children or pets unsupervised in the ve-

hicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehi-

cle key with you and lock the vehicle.

Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-

cle:

Access to vehicle interior

Safety information

WARNING

▷

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap

will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle

will be unlocked.

Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left

inside can lock the doors from the inside and

lock themselves in. In this case, the vehicle

cannot be opened from the outside. There is

a danger of injury. Carry the vehicle key with

you so that you can open the vehicle from the

outside.

▷

The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.

The welcome light can be turned on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

The following functions are also carried out:

▷

If a BMW ID or driver profile was assigned

to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver

profile will be activated.

WARNING

▷

The interior lights are switched on unless

they were switched off manually.

With some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside requires specific knowl-

edge.

Depending on the equipment, folded exte-

rior mirrors are folded out.

There is a danger of injury or danger to life

if persons remain in the vehicle for extended

periods and are exposed to extreme temper-

atures as a result. Do not lock the vehicle

from the outside when there is someone in-

side it.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in using

the button inside the vehicle, they are not

folded out when the vehicle is unlocked.

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The anti-theft security system is switched

off.

If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap

have been unlocked because of the settings,

press the button on the vehicle key again to

unlock the other vehicle access points.

The alarm system is switched off.

For further information:

The vehicle is operational after one of the front

doors is opened.

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For settings, see page 98.

Welcome light, see page 180.

BMW ID/driver profiles, see page 73.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

Actions during locking

Locking the vehicle

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when locking the vehicle:

1. Close the driver's door.

▷

The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

All vehicle access points are locked.

On the outside door handle

Principle

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Depending on the equipment, the exterior

mirrors can be folded in automatically dur-

ing locking. If the hazard warning lights are

switched on, the exterior mirrors are not fol-

ded in.

This feature allows you to access the vehicle

without having to use the vehicle key.

▷

Home lights can be activated during lock-

ing.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

The following functions are carried out:

▷

All the doors, the tailgate and fuel filler flap

are locked.

General

▷

The anti-theft security system is switched

on. This prevents the doors from being un-

locked using the locking button or the door

openers.

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Depending on the national-market version, the

vehicle can also be unlocked and locked at the

outside door handle with compatible smart-

phones with a digital key.

▷

The alarm system is switched on.

If drive-ready state is still switched on when

locking, the vehicle horn sounds twice. If this

happens, switch off drive-ready state using

Start/Stop button.

For further information:

BMW Digital Key, see page 93.

Operating requirements

For further information:

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,

in your trouser pocket.

For settings, see page 98.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to unlock and lock with the digital

key.

With the vehicle key

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button on the vehicle key.

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To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

located outside the vehicle in the vicinity of

the doors.

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

Principle

The vehicle is unlocked when the driver ap-

proaches the locked vehicle with the vehicle

key.

Unlocking the vehicle

If the driver moves away from the unlocked ve-

hicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle is locked.

General

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The vehicle is unlocked when an authorised

vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.

The unlocking zone is an area with a radius of

approximately 1.50 m, 5 ft around the vehicle.

Fully grasp the handle of a front door.

The vehicle is locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

The locking zone is an area with a radius of

approximately 3 m, 9 ft around the vehicle.

2. Touch the grooved surface on the handle of

a closed front door with your finger for ap-

proximately 1 second, without gripping the

door handle.

Depending on the national-market version,

touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-

ble for compatible smartphones with a digital

key. Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to do this.

If the vehicle key remains within the unlocking

zone without moving for a prolonged period of

time, the vehicle is locked automatically.

If a person is detected on a seat when locking,

the following restrictions apply:

▷

The vehicle is locked, but not protected

against theft.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Malfunction

For further information:

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the outside door han-

dles.

BMW Digital Key, see page 93.

Actions during unlocking

If a fault occurs, unlock and lock the vehicle

with the buttons on the vehicle key or with the

integrated key.

If the settings specify that only the driver's

door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,

note the following:

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The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only

be unlocked when the driver approaches the

vehicle on the driver's side.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

For further information:

For settings, see page 98.

Operating requirements

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,

in your trouser pocket.

▷

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

Hold the activated Key Card directly and cen-

trally up against the outside door handle on

the driver's door.

▷

Drive-ready state must be switched off.

If the vehicle has been in rest state for

several days, contactless unlocking/locking

is not possible until the vehicle has been

driven.

When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,

make sure that all doors and the luggage com-

partment are closed.

For further information:

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

process.

For settings, see page 98.

With the Key Card

With the BMW Digital Key

Principle

The Key Card is a chip card on which a digital

key is installed. The key card can be used to

unlock and lock the vehicle.

Depending on the national-market version and

equipment, a digital key can be installed on

a compatible smartphone and used to unlock

and lock the vehicle.

For further information:

Key Card, see page 92.

For further information:

BMW Digital Key, see page 93.

General

The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

Hold the NFC antenna on the smartphone di-

rectly and centrally up against the outside door

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handle on the driver's door. The position of the

NFC antenna will depend on the smartphone

model.

Safety information

WARNING

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors and the luggage com-

partment are closed.

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the tailgate is operated. There is a danger of

injury. When opening and closing, make sure

that the movement range of the tailgate is

kept clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What measures can be taken to enable a vehi-

cle to be opened if the vehicle key has acciden-

tally been locked inside the vehicle?

WARNING

▷

The Remote Services of the app can be

used to lock and unlock a vehicle, for exam-

ple.

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. There is a danger of injury or

material damage. When opening and closing,

make sure that the movement range of the

tailgate is kept clear.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract and the app must be instal-

led on a smartphone.

▷

Unlocking of the vehicle can be requested

via the BMW ConnectedDrive call centre.

NOTICE

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract.

Foreign objects, for example sand or ice, be-

tween the bumper and the tailgate can cause

damage when operating the lower tailgate.

There is a risk of material damage. Before

operating the lower tailgate, remove any for-

eign objects from the bumper and the lower

tailgate.

Access to the luggage

compartment

General

The luggage compartment will be opened to

the configured opening height.

WARNING

Pointed or angular objects can strike the win-

dows and the heating elements during the

journey. There is a danger of injury or mate-

rial damage. Cover edges and make sure that

pointed objects cannot strike the windows.

The tailgate consists of the upper and lower

tailgate. The lower tailgate opens downwards

to make it easier to load the luggage compart-

ment.

The opened lower tailgate can be loaded with

up to 250 kg.

NOTICE

If the tailgate is operated manually in the

wrong order, the tailgate can be damaged.

There is a risk of material damage. Close

the lower tailgate before manually closing the

upper tailgate.

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Closing the luggage compartment

With the vehicle key

▷

Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key until the upper tailgate

has closed.

General

To prevent the vehicle key from being locked

in, do not place it in the luggage compartment.

▷

Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key until the upper tailgate

has closed.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the following settings are pos-

sible:

The lower tailgate closes automatically with

the upper tailgate.

▷

Unlocking the luggage compartment with

the vehicle key also unlocks the doors.

Releasing the button stops the movement.

▷

The vehicle must be unlocked before un-

locking the luggage compartment with the

vehicle key.

If the doors were not unlocked, the luggage

compartment is locked again as soon as it

closes.

▷

Only the upper tailgate or the upper and

lower tailgates together can be opened

with the vehicle key.

On the luggage compartment

General

The tailgate can be operated with

the button on the vehicle key.

With Comfort Access, the luggage compart-

ment can be accessed without activating the

vehicle key.

Operating requirements

To open the luggage compartment with the

vehicle key, the trailer socket must not be oc-

cupied.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

Depending on the national-market version,

compatible smartphones with a digital key are

also detected automatically. In this case, the

luggage compartment can be opened with a

smartphone.

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the luggage compartment with the vehi-

cle key.

Opening with the vehicle key must be activated

in the settings.

For further information:

BMW Digital Key, see page 93.

For further information:

For settings, see page 98.

Functional prerequisites

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,

in your trouser pocket.

Opening the luggage compartment

▷

Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key for approximately 1 sec-

ond.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to detect the digital key.

▷

Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key for approximately 1 sec-

ond.

The lower tailgate is also opened if applicable.

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the vehicle in the vicinity of the luggage

compartment.

Opening the upper tailgate

The lower tailgate closes automatically with

the upper tailgate.

Closing the lower tailgate

Make sure that there is no load on the lower

tailgate.

Press the button on the lower tailgate.

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the luggage compartment.

In the interior

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the lug-

gage compartment.

Functional prerequisites

In order to be able to open the luggage com-

partment with the button in the vehicle interior,

the trailer socket must not be occupied.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

Opening the lower tailgate

The upper tailgate must be open.

In order to be able to close the luggage com-

partment with the button in the interior, the

vehicle key or the digital key must be located in

the interior.

Press the button on the lower tailgate.

Opening the luggage compartment

Closing the upper tailgate

Press the button in the driver's door.

The lower tailgate is also opened if ap-

plicable.

Closing the luggage compartment

Press the button in the driver's door.

The lower tailgate closes automatically with

the upper tailgate.

▷

Press the button on the inside of the

upper tailgate.

Cancelling the opening procedure

The opening procedure is interrupted in the

following situations:

Press the button on the inside of the

upper tailgate.

The vehicle is locked after the lug-

gage compartment has been closed. For

this to happen, the driver's door must be

closed and the vehicle key must be outside

▷

If the vehicle begins to move.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the luggage compartment. Pressing it again

closes the luggage compartment again.

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By pressing the button on the inside of

the luggage compartment. Pressing it again

closes the luggage compartment again.

General

The availability of the function depends on the

equipment and national-market version.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

If the vehicle key is within the sensor range,

the luggage compartment may open or close

inadvertently if you unintentionally move your

foot or if a foot movement is detected.

Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

Pressing and holding the button again

closes the luggage compartment again.

The sensor range extends to approximately

1.50 m, 5 ft behind the rear area.

▷

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again resumes the

opening procedure.

If you open the luggage compartment contact-

lessly, locked doors will not be unlocked.

depending on the national-market version,

touchless opening of the luggage compart-

ment is also possible for compatible smart-

phones with a digital key.

Cancelling the closing operation

The closing operation is interrupted in the

following situations:

For further information:

▷

When driving off suddenly.

BMW Digital Key, see page 93.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the luggage compartment. Pressing it again

opens the luggage compartment again.

Safety information

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of

the luggage compartment. Pressing it again

opens the luggage compartment again.

WARNING

When opening/closing contactlessly, there is

a risk of touching vehicle parts, for example

the hot exhaust system. There is a danger of

injury. Make sure you are standing securely

as you move your foot, and do not touch the

vehicle.

By releasing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing the button again opens the lug-

gage compartment again.

Pressing and holding it again resumes the

closing operation.

▷

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling and holding the button again re-

sumes the closing operation.

WARNING

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the tailgate is operated. There is a danger of

injury. When opening and closing, make sure

that the movement range of the tailgate is

kept clear.

Opening and closing the luggage

compartment contactlessly

Principle

Touchless opening and closing of the luggage

compartment is possible when carrying the ve-

hicle key on your person.

Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot

movement in the central rear area and the lug-

gage compartment is opened and closed.

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Your leg must move across the ranges of

both sensors.

WARNING

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. There is a danger of injury or

material damage. When opening and closing,

make sure that the movement range of the

tailgate is kept clear.

WARNING

Pointed or angular objects can strike the win-

dows and the heating elements during the

journey. There is a danger of injury or mate-

rial damage. Cover edges and make sure that

pointed objects cannot strike the windows.

Before the luggage compartment opens, the

hazard warning lights will flash.

Moving the foot again will stop the opening

procedure. The subsequent foot movement

will close the luggage compartment again.

Operating requirements

Closing the luggage compartment

Perform the foot movement for opening the

luggage compartment.

▷

To enable the touchless opening of the lug-

gage compartment, the trailer socket must

not be occupied.

The hazard warning lights flash and an acous-

tic signal sounds.

Selector lever position P must be engaged

for touchless opening of the luggage com-

partment.

Moving the foot again will stop the closing op-

eration. The subsequent foot movement will

open the luggage compartment again.

Contactless opening and closing of the lug-

gage compartment must be activated in the

settings.

System limits

Detection of foot movement may be restricted

by the following external circumstances:

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to enable the touchless opening and

closing of the luggage compartment using

the digital key.

▷

Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.

For further information:

Movement in the vicinity of the sensors may

cause the luggage compartment to open un-

intentionally, for example if water flows under-

neath the vehicle during cleaning or in heavy

rain. To prevent the luggage compartment

from opening unintentionally, make sure that

the vehicle key is far enough away from the

rear of the vehicle.

For settings, see page 98.

Opening the luggage compartment

1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap-

proximately an arm's length away from the

rear of the vehicle.

2. Kick your foot as far as possible underneath

the vehicle and immediately pull it back.

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A deactivated Key Card will remain in the list of

registered digital keys.

Malfunction

In the event of an electrical fault, operate the

unlocked luggage compartment manually with

a slow and smooth motion.

Operating requirements

To activate and deactivate the Key Card, there

must be a vehicle key in the vehicle.

Key Card

Activating the Key Card

Dock with thermal cup holder:

Principle

The Key Card can be used to lock, unlock and

start the vehicle.

General

The availability of the Key Card depends on

the equipment and national-market version.

A digital key that has already been paired with

the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The

digital key must be activated via iDrive.

Dock without thermal cup holder:

When you exit the vehicle, deactivate the Key

Card or take the Key Card with you, as it can

be used to start the vehicle when activated. Al-

ways take the vehicle key with you to a service

appointment.

Safety information

NOTICE

If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the

wireless charging tray at the same time, the

Key Card may be damaged. There is a risk of

material damage. Do not place the Key Card

in the wireless charging tray at the same time

as a mobile device.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place the Key Card in the middle of the

smartphone tray.

3. Follow instructions on the control display.

Deactivating the Key Card

1.

Apps menu

Activating/deactivating the Key Card

in the vehicle

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

General

5. "Key Card"

If BMW Digital Key is enabled for the vehicle, a

digital key can be used instead of the vehicle

key.

6. "Deactivate Key Card"

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A deactivated Key Card will remain in the list of

registered digital keys.

BMW Digital Key

Principle

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

BMW Digital Key allows you to use a compat-

ible smartphone to lock, unlock and start the

vehicle.

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated Key Card.

For further information:

Access to the vehicle interior, see page 83.

General

The availability and scope of functions of BMW

Digital Key depend on the equipment and na-

tional-market version.

Switching on drive-ready state

Dock with thermal cup holder:

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compati-

ble smartphone or other compatible end devi-

ces.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compati-

ble smartphone, this function must be offered

by the smartphone manufacturer. It is possi-

ble to check in the My BMW App whether the

smartphone and the vehicle are compatible

and which functions are supported.

Dock without thermal cup holder:

A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

When using a smartphone as a digital key, it

is helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card

in the vehicle. In situations where the vehicle

has to be handed over to another person, the

Key Card can be handed over instead of the

smartphone. For this, the Key Card must be

activated via iDrive.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

For further information:

2. Place the activated Key Card in the middle

of the smartphone tray.

▷

BMW ID/driver profiles, see page 73.

Key Card, see page 92.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

www.bmw.com/digitalkey

After turning on the drive-ready state, the Key

Card can be taken out of the storage tray.

Malfunction

Objects between the sensors and the Key

Card, for example a purse/wallet or smart-

phone case, may prevent the vehicle from de-

tecting the Key Card.

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Limiting the range of functions

Operating requirements

Certain functions of the digital key can be limi-

ted before handing it over. For example, re-

strictions on driving stability control systems

can be suppressed and engine performance

can be reduced before the digital key is given

to a beginner driver. Further information can

be found on the ConnectedDrive portal and in

the My BMW App.

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key.

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the registered keeper.

The smartphone battery is sufficiently

charged. The minimum battery charge re-

quired depends on the smartphone in

question.

Authentication

Depending on the recipient's smartphone

model, authentication may be required for se-

curity reasons.

Enabling the main digital key

The registered keeper's smartphone is ena-

bled as the main digital key in the vehicle.

To do so, the registered keeper must provide

proof of authorisation for their vehicle.

An authorised vehicle key, the main digital key

or another method can be used to perform the

authentication. Corresponding information is

displayed for your attention on the smartphone

or control display.

Proof of authorisation can be started via the

My BMW App or via the activation code in the

corresponding smartphone function, for exam-

ple, in the Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must

be in the vehicle during activation.

Deleting digital keys

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

Key menu in the app or on the control display.

General

Deleted digital keys are removed from the list

of enabled digital keys.

Sharing digital keys

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

General

Digital Key enables digital keys to be shared

with other people. This option is provided via

the smartphone enabled as the main digital

key. This function must be supported by the

smartphone.

Deleting the digital master key

The digital master key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

The deletion of the digital master key is com-

pleted immediately.

Passing on authorisation

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for example in

the Wallet app.

Deleting a shared key

Shared keys can be deleted via the smart-

phone associated with the digital main key, via

the smartphone associated with the key to be

deleted or via iDrive.

As soon as a digital key is shared with a per-

son, this person receives an invitation. If the in-

vitation is accepted, the digital key is activated

on the recipient's smartphone.

A shared key will only be deleted via the

smartphone associated with the main digital

key if the vehicle is being used with a key other

than the one that is to be deleted.

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Deletion via the smartphone associated with

the key to be deleted or via iDrive will take

place immediately.

locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-

tion.

Bluetooth must be enabled on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

with the digital key.

Deletion in iDrive

To enable a digital key to be deleted via iDrive,

there must be an authorised vehicle key in the

vehicle or the digital main key must be in the

smartphone tray.

For further information:

Access to the vehicle interior, see page 83.

Switching on drive-ready state

1.

Apps menu

Using the smartphone tray

2. "Vehicle apps"

Dock with thermal cup holder:

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. Select a digital key as necessary.

6. Delete the Digital Key.

Resetting the function

To reset BMW Digital Key function, there must

be an authorised vehicle key in the vehicle.

All digital keys, including the main key, are de-

leted when the BMW Digital Key function is

reset. The digital key of the Key Card is not

deleted.

Dock without thermal cup holder:

Following the reset, it will no longer be possi-

ble to lock, unlock or start the vehicle with a

digital key.

The main digital key must be enabled again in

order to be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place the smartphone in the middle of the

smartphone tray.

5. "Reset function"

Make sure that the display is pointing up-

wards.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-

lows:

3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

4. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on the

drive-ready state.

▷

Via the outside door handle.

With Comfort Access: depending on the na-

tional-market version, the vehicle can be

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▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by an unsuitable smart-

phone cover.

In the interior

With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending

on the national-market version, for the smart-

phone with activated Bluetooth to be located in

the interior. Press the Start/Stop button to turn

on the drive-ready state.

▷

There are objects between the smartphone

and its cover, for example a card with a chip

or the Key Card.

Fault of the connection from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

Selling the smartphone

Delete all digital keys from the smartphone

before selling it. This ensures that the smart-

phone can no longer be used for the vehicle.

Shielding of the smartphone due to build-

ings or metal objects.

Changing smartphones

Central locking buttons

In order to be able to use a new smartphone

as a digital main key, the new smartphone

must be activated in accordance with the de-

scription for the digital main key. The previous

main key is deleted when the new smartphone

is activated.

General

The vehicle is automatically locked when mov-

ing off.

If an accident of appropriate severity occurs,

the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The haz-

ard warning lights and the interior lights illumi-

nate.

Selling the vehicle

Before selling a vehicle, reset the digital key

function or remove the vehicle from the Con-

nectedDrive account of the current registered

keeper.

Overview

If the vehicle is removed from the Connected-

Drive account, all digital keys for the vehicle

are deleted. The digital key of the Key Card is

not deleted.

System limits

With a digital key, it is not possible to switch off

the interior movement sensor and the tilt alarm

sensor of the alarm system.

The central locking system buttons are located

on the front door.

For further information:

Alarm system, see page 100.

Locking the vehicle

Malfunction

It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the

digital key in some circumstances, including

the following:

Press the button with the front doors

closed.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Locking does not activate the vehicle's anti-

theft protection system.

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Unlocking the vehicle

Valet parking mode

Press the key.

Principle

The control display is disabled in valet parking

mode.

To open the door

This mode can be used, for example, if the ve-

hicle is to be handed over to a parking service.

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors together.

Pull the door handle above the arm-

General

rest.

Depending on the national-market version, the

valet parking mode may not be available.

▷

Pull the door handle on the door being

opened. The other doors remain locked.

Valet parking mode includes the following re-

strictions:

Soft-close function for doors

▷

Changes to the vehicle settings via iDrive

are not possible.

Principle

▷

Settings stored in a BMW ID or a guest pro-

file cannot be changed.

The soft-close function reduces the effort and

noise when closing doors.

▷

Personal data cannot be displayed.

The door can be pushed into the door lock

without effort, and the door automatically

closes completely.

The volume of the audio system is limited.

The integrated universal remote control is

deactivated.

▷

The Dynamic Stability Control cannot be

deactivated.

Safety information

The availability of certain settings of the

drive modes is restricted.

WARNING

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the doors are operated. There is a danger of

injury. When opening and closing, make sure

that the movement range of the doors is kept

clear.

For further information:

BMW ID/driver profiles, see page 73.

Operating requirements

The driver has registered in the vehicle with a

BMW ID.

Closing

To close, press the door gently.

Activating valet parking mode

1.

Apps menu

The closing process is automatic.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

5. If necessary, "PIN"

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If the active BMW ID does not have an as-

signed PIN, create a PIN. The PIN is nee-

ded to deactivate the valet parking mode.

Touchless unlocking/locking

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

6. If necessary, enter the PIN.

7. "Activate valet parking mode"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Comfort access"

5. Select the desired setting.

Deactivating valet parking mode

1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock

screen.

Automatic unlocking

1.

Apps menu

2.

▷

Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.

2. "Vehicle apps"

If the PIN was forgotten: enter access

data for the BMW ID.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

▷

If the selected BMW ID does not have

an assigned PIN: enter access data for

the BMW ID.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

"Unlock doors when in P"

Settings

After drive-ready state has been switched off

by pressing the Start/Stop button or by engag-

ing the selector lever position P, the locked ve-

hicle is automatically unlocked.

General

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for opening and closing.

Automatic locking

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

Unlocking and locking

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Doors

1.

Apps menu

5. "Lock after a short time"

2. "Vehicle apps"

The vehicle is automatically locked again after

a short while if no doors are opened after un-

locking.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

5. "Unlock"

Vehicle acknowledgement signals

6. Select the desired setting:

1.

Apps menu

▷

"Driver's door only"

2. "Vehicle apps"

Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap

are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks

the entire vehicle.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"All doors"

▷

"Flash on lock/unlock"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

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Unlocking is acknowledged by two

flashes, locking by one flash.

Tailgate and doors

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, this setting may not be avail-

able.

▷

With alarm system:

"Sound on lock/unlock"

Unlocking is acknowledged by two

acoustic signals, locking by one acoustic

signal.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

Automatic folding of the mirrors

5. Select the desired button.

6. Select the desired setting:

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

▷

"Upper tailgate"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

The upper tailgate is opened.

"Upper tailgate and door(s)"

▷

5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"

The tailgate is opened and doors are

unlocked.

Luggage compartment

▷

"Both tailgates"

Upper or both tailgates

For the button in the interior, it is possible to

set whether only the upper tailgate is opened

or the upper and lower tailgates together:

The upper and lower tailgates are

opened.

"Both tailgates and door(s)"

The upper and lower tailgates are

opened and the doors are unlocked.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

The following settings are available for

the button on the vehicle key:

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

▷

"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is already

unlocked"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Upper tailgate"

The vehicle must be unlocked before the

tailgate can be operated with the vehicle

key.

Only the upper tailgate is opened.

"Both tailgates"

▷

"Lock tailgate button"

The upper and lower tailgates are

opened together.

Operation of the tailgate with the vehicle

key is disabled.

In order to open the upper and lower

tailgates together, the upper tailgate

must still be closed when operating the

button.

Adjusting the opening height

The extent to which the upper tailgate opens

can be set.

This setting also applies to contactless

opening of the tailgate.

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When setting the opening height, make sure

that there is a clearance of at least 10 cm, 4 in

above the tailgate.

▷

Opening a door, the bonnet or the luggage

compartment.

▷

Movements inside the vehicle interior.

1.

Apps menu

A change in the vehicle's angle of inclina-

tion, for instance if an attempt is made to

jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it

prior to towing away.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

▷

An interruption in the battery voltage.

Improper use of the diagnostic socket.

5. "Opening height"

6. Watch the tailgate and set the desired

opening height.

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the on-board diagnostic socket.

The alarm system indicates these changes vis-

ually and audibly:

Opening/closing the luggage

compartment contactlessly

▷

Acoustic alarm:

1.

Apps menu

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

▷

Optical alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning lights

and, if applicable, the headlights.

5. Select the desired setting.

To safeguard operation of the alarm system,

do not modify the system.

Closing the glass sunroof

automatically

1.

Apps menu

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is switched on or off as

soon as the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Close sunroof automatically"

If the vehicle is locked remotely from a dis-

tance with the My BMW App, the alarm system

is not switched on.

After locking, the open glass sunroof is auto-

matically moved to the raised position in the

event of rain or after six hours.

Opening the doors when the alarm

system is switched on

The alarm system is triggered when a door is

opened if it has been unlocked via the door

lock using the integrated key.

Alarm system

Principle

The alarm system visually and acoustically

signals when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle.

Opening the luggage compartment

with the alarm system turned on

The luggage compartment can be opened

even when the alarm system is turned on.

General

After closing the luggage compartment, the

luggage compartment will be locked and moni-

The alarm system responds to the following

changes in a locked vehicle:

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tored again. The hazard warning lights flash

once during closing.

The alarm system responds, for example when

there is an attempt to steal a wheel or tow the

vehicle away.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

Interior movement detector

The vehicle interior is monitored.

The alarm system responds when movement

is detected in the vehicle interior.

To ensure perfect functioning, the windows

and glass sunroof must be closed.

Avoiding false warnings

▷

The indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

General

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move-

ment detector may trigger an alarm even

though no unauthorised activity is taking place.

The indicator light flashes for approxi-

mately 10 seconds then switches to flash-

ing every 2 seconds:

Situations where false warnings may occur:

The interior movement detector and tilt

alarm sensor are not active because the

doors, bonnet or tailgate are not closed

correctly. Correctly closed access points are

secured.

▷

In washing bays or car washes.

In two-level garages.

When transporting the vehicle via motorail,

car ferry or trailer.

▷

When there are pets in the vehicle.

Once the remaining open access points

have been closed, the interior movement

detector and tilt alarm sensor are switched

on.

When the vehicle is locked after starting to

refuel.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement

detector can be switched off for such situa-

tions.

▷

The indicator light flashes even though all

accesses have been closed:

Error in the alarm system.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior movement detector

The indicator light extinguishes after the

vehicle has been unlocked:

Within 10 seconds of locking the vehi-

cle, press the button on the vehicle key.

This means that the vehicle is not being

tampered with.

The indicator light illuminates for ap-

proximately 2 seconds and then flashes again.

▷

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

for no longer than approximately 5 minutes:

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move-

ment detector are switched off until the next

time the vehicle is locked.

The alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The vehicle's angle of inclination is monitored.

Ending the alarm

Unlock the vehicle.

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If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key, drive-ready state must then be turned on

via emergency detection of the vehicle key.

Depending on the equipment, the exterior mir-

rors are folded in provided that they were not

folded in when the vehicle was locked. If the

hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex-

terior mirrors are not folded in.

Window

On the outside door handle

General

Principle

If a window is often opened in the same lo-

cation, this task can be carried out by the

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Useful, for

example, if the same multi-storey car park is

frequently used.

The windows can be closed via the outside

door handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

For further information:

General

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, see

page 59.

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Depending on the national-market version, the

windows can also be closed at the outside

door handle with compatible smartphones with

digital key.

Safety information

WARNING

For further information:

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the windows are operated. There is a danger

of injury or material damage. When opening

and closing, make sure that the movement

range of the windows is kept clear.

BMW Digital Key, see page 93.

Functional prerequisites

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,

in your trouser pocket.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to close the windows with the digital

key.

With the vehicle key

Opening windows

Close windows

Keep the button on the vehicle key

pressed after unlocking.

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key remains pressed.

Close windows

Keep the button on the vehicle key

pressed after locking.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key remains pressed.

Touch the grooved surface on the outside door

handle of a closed front door with your finger

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and hold it there without gripping the door

handle.

The window is opened automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the move-

ment.

In addition to locking, the windows and the

glass sunroof with sun protection are closed.

Close windows

Depending on the equipment, the exterior mir-

rors are folded in provided that they were not

folded in when the vehicle was locked. If the

hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex-

terior mirrors are not folded in.

▷

Pull the switch as far as the resist-

ance point.

The window closes for as long as

the switch is held.

▷

Pull the switch past the resistance

point.

In the interior

The window closes automatically.

Pulling the switch again stops the move-

ment.

Overview

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

parts of the body from becoming trapped be-

tween the door frame and window while a win-

dow is being closed.

Window lifters

General

If resistance or an obstruction is detected while

a window is being closed, the closing process

is interrupted.

Operating requirements

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Safety information

Drive-ready state is switched on.

For a short while after rest state has been

established.

WARNING

Accessories on the windows, for example

aerials, can impair the anti-trap mechanism.

There is a danger of injury. Do not attach

any accessories within the movement range

of the windows.

The vehicle key or a digital key must be inside

of the vehicle.

Opening windows

▷

Press the switch as far as the resist-

ance point.

The window opens for as long as

the switch is held.

▷

Press the switch past the resistance

point.

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Closing with no anti-trap mechanism

If an external hazard or ice prevents normal

closure, proceed as follows:

Safety switch

Principle

The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-

dren from opening and closing the rear win-

dows with the switches in the rear, for exam-

ple.

1.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it in this position.

The window is closed but with restricted

anti-trap mechanism. If the closing force

exceeds a certain level, the closing opera-

tion is interrupted.

If an accident of appropriate severity occurs,

the safety function is automatically switched

off.

Overview

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point again within approximately 4 seconds

and hold it in this position.

The window is closed with no anti-trap

mechanism.

Window roller sunblinds

Safety information

WARNING

Safety switch

When the roller sunblinds are closed and the

windows opened, the roller sunblinds can be

heavily stressed during the journey due to the

air stream. The roller sunblinds can become

damaged and endanger vehicle occupants.

There is a danger of injury. Do not open the

windows during the journey when the roller

sunblinds are closed.

Turning the safety functions on/off

Press the key.

The LED is illuminated when the safety

function is switched on.

Glass sunroof

Safety information

WARNING

Operating requirements

The affected window must be closed.

Operation

Pull the roller sunblind out with the loop and

hook into the holder.

Parts of the body may become trapped when

the glass sunroof is operated. There is a

danger of injury. When opening and closing,

make sure that the movement range of the

glass sunroof is kept clear.

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Closing the glass sunroof

With the vehicle key

Opening the glass sunroof

Keep the button on the vehicle key

pressed after unlocking.

The electric glass sunroof with sun protection

is opened for as long as the button on the

vehicle key is pressed.

Closing the glass sunroof

Touch the grooved surface on the outside door

handle of a closed front door with your finger

and hold it there without gripping the door

handle.

Keep the button on the vehicle key

pressed after locking.

The electric glass sunroof with sun protection

is closed for as long as the button on the vehi-

cle key is pressed.

In addition to locking, the windows and the

glass sunroof with sun protection are closed.

Depending on the equipment, the exterior mir-

rors are folded in provided that they were not

folded in when the vehicle was locked. If the

hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex-

terior mirrors are not folded in.

Depending on the equipment, the exterior mir-

rors are folded in provided that they were not

folded in when the vehicle was locked. If the

hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex-

terior mirrors are not folded in.

In the interior

On the outside door handle

Operating requirements

The glass sunroof and the sun protection can

be operated under the following conditions:

Principle

The glass sunroof can be closed with the out-

side door handle without operating the vehicle

key.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

For a short while after rest state has been

established.

The vehicle key must be in the vehicle interior.

General

The function is available with Comfort Access.

General

The glass sunroof and the sun protection are

operated using the same switch.

Functional prerequisites

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,

in your trouser pocket.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to close the glass sunroof with the

digital key.

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The glass sunroof closes for as long as

the switch is held. If the glass sunroof is

already closed or is in the raised position,

the sun protection is closed.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

▷

Slide the switch backwards beyond the re-

sistance point.

The sun protection is opened automatically.

If the sun protection is already fully open,

the glass sunroof is opened automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the move-

ment.

▷

Slide the switch forwards beyond the re-

sistance point.

To open/close the glass sun-

roof/sun protection.

The glass sunroof is closed automatically.

If the glass sunroof is already closed or is

in the raised position, the sun protection is

closed automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the move-

ment.

Raising/closing the glass sunroof

Press the switch briefly up.

▷

The closed glass sunroof is

raised and the sun protection

opens slightly.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection together

▷

Slide the switch back beyond

the resistance point twice in

quick succession.

▷

The opened glass sunroof

closes to the raised position.

The sun protection does not

move.

The glass sunroof and

the sun protection open to-

gether.

▷

The raised glass sunroof is closed.

Pressing the switch again

stops the movement.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection separately

▷

Slide the switch forwards beyond the re-

sistance point twice in quick succession.

▷

Slide the switch backwards

as far as the resistance point

and hold.

The glass sunroof and the sun protection

close together.

The sun protection opens

for as long as the switch

is pressed. If the sun protec-

tion is already fully open, the

glass sunroof is opened.

Pressing the switch again stops the move-

ment.

Comfort position

In some models, wind noise levels inside the

vehicle are lowest when the glass sunroof is

not fully open. On these models, the automatic

▷

Slide the switch forwards as far as the re-

sistance point and hold.

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function initially only opens the glass sunroof

as far as this comfort position.

Anti-trap mechanism

Pressing the switch again in the interior opens

the electric glass sunroof fully.

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

parts of the body from becoming trapped be-

tween the roof frame and glass sunroof while

the glass sunroof is being closed.

Closing the glass sunroof

automatically

General

Principle

If resistance or an obstruction is detected while

the glass sunroof is being closed, the closing

operation is interrupted once the roof reaches

the half-open position or when closing from

the raised position.

After locking, the open glass sunroof is auto-

matically moved to the raised position in the

event of rain or after six hours.

Operating requirements

▷

Rain must be able to reach the sensor field

in the area of the interior mirror. The sen-

sor field may be obscured by a car port or

bridge, for example.

Closing with no anti-trap mechanism

from an open position

If there is danger from outside the vehicle or

icing, for example, prevents normal closing,

proceed as follows:

▷

Vehicle must be in rest state.

The function must be activated in the set-

tings.

For settings, see page 98.

Malfunctions

The open glass sunroof is not moved to the

raised position under the following circumstan-

ces:

1. Close all doors.

2. Establish drive-ready state or stop a mov-

ing vehicle.

▷

The glass sunroof is blocked.

3. Slide the switch forwards beyond the re-

sistance point and hold it in this position.

The anti-trap mechanism cannot be guar-

anteed.

The glass sunroof is closed with restricted

anti-trap mechanism. If the closing force

exceeds a certain level, the closing opera-

tion is interrupted.

▷

There is a system error, for example due

to a temporary open circuit. In this case,

initialising the glass sunroof can help.

An error message is shown on the control dis-

play. No further closure is attempted.

4. Slide the switch forwards once again be-

yond the resistance point and hold until

the glass sunroof closes with no anti-trap

mechanism. Ensure that the closing range

is clear.

If rain detection is not possible due to the sys-

tem, the open glass sunroof is immediately

moved to the raised position. An error mes-

sage is shown on the control display.

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▷

If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens, then

closes again.

Closing with no anti-trap mechanism

from a raised position

If an external hazard or ice prevents normal

closure, proceed as follows:

If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,

then opens and closes again.

In the closed position, the sun protection is

initialized.

Initialisation is complete once the glass sun-

roof and sun visor have opened, then closed

again.

1. Close all doors.

2. Establish drive-ready state or stop a mov-

ing vehicle.

3. Slide the switch forwards beyond the re-

sistance point and hold it in this position.

Initialising after an open circuit

General

If a open circuit occurs while the glass sunroof

is opening or closing, it may only have restric-

ted functionality afterwards. In this case, initial-

ising the system can help.

The system can be initialised if the following

conditions are met:

▷

The vehicle is parked on level ground.

The vehicle does not move until initialisa-

tion is complete.

▷

Drive-ready state is activated.

The outside temperature is above

5 ℃/41 ℉.

During initialisation, the glass sunroof closes

with no anti-trap mechanism.

Ensure that the closing range is clear.

Initialising the system

Press the switch up and hold

until initialisation is complete:

Initialisation begins within 15 seconds.

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